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Bob Mackie, the costume designer behind many of Cher’s most famous looks, has died at 87. NPR and CNN report his death; his work also helped define the images of Diana Ross, Tina Turner and Carol Burnett.
Authorities targeted LGBTQ+ associations, homes and nightlife venues in an operation called “My Family is Safe.” Reports describe proceedings involving 162 suspects, nine associations and 13 businesses; detention totals vary between reports.
Source: Ynetnews, Türkiye Today
Mika Brunold beat João Lucas Reis da Silva 6-4, 6-3 in the Tulln Challenger final on September 13. PinkNews reports it was the first professional men’s final between two openly gay players, with Brunold thanking his opponent for inspiring him to come out.
Source: PinkNews
Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced plans to remove restrictions on adoption by same-sex couples and single parents. This is an announced policy change, not confirmation that the repeal has already taken effect.
Source: Los Angeles Blade
Chief Dale Steinhauer says Saddle Lake Cree Nation will provide a safe haven for gender-affirming care on its land. Leaders cite the medicine chest clause of Treaty 6 in asserting treaty rights amid Alberta’s restrictions on care for minors.
Source: Erin in the Morning, Global News
The 19th reports that Elon Musk’s America PAC has launched a $100 million campaign featuring anti-trans messaging. Its analysis identified at least 38 ads targeting Democratic Senate candidates in Ohio, Iowa, Alaska and Texas.
Source: The 19th
The Advocate reports that Children’s Hospital Colorado faces a second federal investigation related to its former gender-affirming care program for minors. The inquiry concerns alleged anomalous billing patterns and diagnostic codes; an investigation does not establish wrongdoing.
Source: The Advocate
Outright International’s Breaking Point report says roughly 90% of the LGBTQ+ groups surveyed have lost funding since 2025. The survey covered 229 organizations in 94 countries, documenting severe budget cuts and risks to continued operations.
Source: Outright International, Washington Blade
Gillian Anderson has described herself as pansexual in an interview with The Australian. Coverage from E! and Them discusses the actor’s reflections on attraction and her past relationships.
Grindr has agreed to a £26 million settlement of UK claims involving the sharing of users’ sensitive personal information, including HIV status. The case involved more than 11,000 users, and the settlement includes no admission of liability.
Source: Washington Blade, The Register
Congressman Chris Pappas won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire. He will face Republican John Sununu in the general election, NHPR reports.
Source: NHPR
The Washington Blade reports on Everton Blair Jr.’s historic arrival in Congress. His swearing-in took place September 1, filling the remainder of the late David Scott’s term, as recorded in the Congressional Record.
Source: Washington Blade, Congressional Record
Iceland has introduced individual blood-donor assessments rather than restrictions based on sexual orientation. The new rules took effect September 1, with coverage this week from the Washington Blade and AABB.
Source: Washington Blade, AABB
Alan Cumming won his third consecutive reality-host Emmy during the September 5–6 Creative Arts ceremonies. Pluribus picked up four awards, according to PinkNews; these results are separate from the September 14 main telecast.
Source: PinkNews
A coalition of 21 states filed suit against a federal rule restricting Medicaid and CHIP funding for gender-affirming care for young people. The challenge concerns the rule issued August 13, according to Erin in the Morning.
Source: Erin in the Morning
Joseph Sais says four men attacked him while shouting anti-LGBTQ+ and racist slurs in Lavender Heights on August 30. A coalition of 14 community groups is calling for dedicated patrols following violence in the neighborhood.
Source: KCRA, The Advocate
Judge Cynthia Valenzuela rejected a federal effort to require California schools to exclude transgender athletes. Reports say the ruling prevents the administration from using its interpretation of Title IX to strip school funding.
Source: Erin in the Morning, The Advocate
The Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court for emergency relief allowing enforcement of its transgender military ban. The request comes ahead of the Talbott v. United States trial scheduled for January 2027.
Source: Stars and Stripes, The Advocate
Dolly Parton, the country music star and humanitarian, has died at 80. NPR and CNN report her death; CNN cites her publicist saying she had faced a brief battle with cancer.
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